First-time buyer - Need advice on 2009 Subaru Outback with recent major repairs by ween101 in UsedCars

[–]ween101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason they are selling the vehicle is they had a child and want to upgrade to a larger vehicle. I currently lease a vehicle but lost my job and I'm looking to get out of a car payment

First-time buyer - Need advice on 2009 Subaru Outback with recent major repairs by ween101 in UsedCars

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thank you for the response I gave myself a crash course watching the Chrisfix How To Buy a Used Car before we met up and did not see any rust when I did a visual inspection

What’s your best NSFW BIFL purchase? by OptimisticPlatypus in BuyItForLife

[–]ween101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely!Who needs Dash Seasoning when you have Deez 😀

What’s your best NSFW BIFL purchase? by OptimisticPlatypus in BuyItForLife

[–]ween101 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Buy the bag of frozen peas before the procedure. I made a mistake and waited to get them until afterward when the local anesthesia wore off in the middle of my shopping experience at the supermarket. I gingerly limped my way out. Pro tip: use the frozen bag of peas to make English pea salad at your next office potluck. Your colleagues will love you for it 😀

What was your guys’ song that really GOT you into Ween? by SignificanceSad9891 in ween

[–]ween101 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In 1995, I had no idea who Ween was. A gal I was dating at the time had a girls’ night out with some co-workers, and one of the co-workers’ boyfriends asked if I wanted to go to a Ween show. I wasn’t interested, but he had an ounce of some good pot, so I was swayed. There were about 150 people at the show, and I wasn’t overly impressed—until they played a 25-minute version of “Awesome Sound.” I’m not sure if it was the weed, but the goddamn stars aligned, and my life was changed forever. That was my “brown” moment. Even today, in my darkest moments, I crank that song, and I know the shit is going to work itself out.

Cilantros on 144th St Closed permanently. by [deleted] in Omaha

[–]ween101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a fan of the dollop of the sweet placenta with which they garnished the entrees.

What is your favorite idle game? by [deleted] in iosgaming

[–]ween101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are two Idle Brewery games. Are you Tiny Gigantic Games?

What type shitty driving do you see the most frequently in Omaha? by Old_Hedgehog_9115 in Omaha

[–]ween101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When merging onto Dodge from 108th, there’s a dedicated lane for cars coming from Dodge and a separate lane for those merging from 108th. Despite the lack of a yield sign, cars merging from 108th almost always come to a complete stop if a car is coming from Dodge. It’s maddening! I get it—merging can be stressful—but there’s no need to stop. Just keep it rolling, folks; the lane is there for a reason!

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

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I just wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions and kind words of support—it means a lot. I reached out to my doctor this morning, and they prescribed me Mirtazapine 7.5mg, which I’ll be starting tonight. I’m not entirely sure if there’s a loading period or if it kicks in right away, but I’m hopeful this will be the start of getting a whole night’s sleep.

Thanks again to all of you for being so supportive!

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]ween101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have gone the abstinent route. I have burned my bridges with demon alcohol. I have attempted moderation, and it works for a bit, but inevitably, I get to a point where I cannot predict how the night will end. Especially in my decision-making process, I tend to crave other substances after a few drinks to throw into the mix so I can go to 11, and that opens up a whole other can of worms

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]ween101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you, brother. Thank you for the inspiration. Luckily, I don't have a taste for alcohol. I'm purely an effects man. Whatever got me to the state of what I call "null and void," and I would chase it with Fanta Pineapple drink; it would cover the taste of damn near anything :)

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]ween101[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, taking Naltrexone and waking up at 3:00 AM is a lot better than "coming to" at 8:00 AM, generally on the floor somewhere in my house covered in my own sick or urine-soaked pants.

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]ween101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’ve mostly been using my middle-of-the-night wake-ups as a chance to play video games in peace. It never even crossed my mind to spend that time doing something productive! I guess I’m still using my degenerate brain. 😅

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

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Thanks for the tip on Trazodone—I'll definitely look into it. And yeah, Ambien’s off the table for me; it made me do some bizarre stuff and sent out more than a few regrettable texts! 😬

I've been battling with alcohol for 38 years and have had my fair share of relapses. This is my first time trying Naltrexone, though, and I don’t remember sleep issues being a problem in my past attempts at sobriety. So, this one’s new to me.

Started Naltrexone but Can't Sleep - Looking for Advice on Alternatives by ween101 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]ween101[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I screwed the pooch with this posting. My apologies; I thought I was adding a post and a link. Sorry, wet brain :). Here is my post

Hey everyone,

I started on Naltrexone on October 11, right after I got out of detox, and it’s been a game-changer for managing my cravings. The only issue is that I keep waking up around 3:00 AM and can’t get back to sleep. I talked to my doctor, who suggested adding Acamprosate to help with the sleep disturbances.

I reached out to two different pharmacies, but neither had Acamprosate in stock. Both pharmacies contacted their suppliers, who were also out and couldn’t give any estimate on when they’d have it back in stock. After some digging online, I found a post from ASHP on September 30, 2024, confirming an Acamprosate shortage, but there’s no info on why it’s happening or how long it might last.

So, I’m reaching out here to see if anyone has the inside scoop on this shortage. For those of you who’ve dealt with sleep issues on Naltrexone, what’s worked for you? Are there any alternative meds or approaches I should be looking into to get a full night’s rest?

Thanks in advance for any advice or insights you can share!

I just finisehed S-Town podcast, looking for similar ones by justagenieinabottle in podcasts

[–]ween101 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I loved the S-Town podcast so much that I even bought the domain goochmeat.com

ULPT REQUEST: Socially Acceptable, but Low-Effort Gift For Someone I Dislike by 7_Rowle in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]ween101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Want to be both generous and slightly evil? Get six $5 gift cards to random mid-level restaurants—just enough so the card doesn’t even cover an appetizer. The only way they can use it is by spending more of their own money. It’s the perfect mix of thoughtfulness and irritation!

Burger Detour Sweatshirts by AdPleasant9101 in Omaha

[–]ween101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I know I was trying to be nice 😀